Serre Chevalier, France

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Resort Info

Accommodation: We feature two chalets, 2 hotels (3 and 4 star) and also apartments in this resort
Resort Ski Map
Getting there: Flying to Turin is easiest and makes the transfer shortest but there are alternatives

Snow Report

Last Update: 10 March

Conditions: Good skiing both on and off piste
Last Snow: 4 March
Piste State: Good
Off-piste: Varied
Snow Depth: Fresh Snow: 5cm
Lower Depth: 100cm
Upper Depth: 255cm
Weather: Sun/cloud (Partly cloudy, some sunny spells).
Temperature: -8°C
Runs and Lifts: 56 of 63 lifts open.
Runs to Resort: Good

At a Glance

Good for non-skiers
Ice driving
Paragliding
Boardercross area
Ice Rink
Passport photo required for lift pass
Resort creche
Snowshoeing
Snowboard park

What We Like

Excellent skiing for all levels

Plenty of sunshine

Retained a very French feel

What We'd Change

As with many resorts it would be nice if the transfer was shorter however it is only 120km from Turin and 110km from Grenoble

Ski Area

No of km skiing (full area): 250
No of lifts: 66
Green Runs: 25
Blue Runs: 33
Red Runs: 44
Black Runs: 15
Snow cannons: 320
Snowboard park: 1
Cross country runs: 8
No of km of cross country routes: 35
Mountain restaurants: 13

Serre Chevalier is actually a group of 13 villages stretching along a valley in the southern French Alps.

Serre Chevalier

Altitude (max): 2830
Altitude (min): 1200
Price guide: A wide range of accommodation is available in Serre Che - Chalet board prices start at £247 pp early season with January departures as low as £308 pp (for chalet board and transfers from Turin). Apartment prices in January are £271 pp with Hotel accommodation in The Grand being £346 pp for the same dates.
Market day: Villeneuve - Tuesday. Briancon - Wednesday. Chantemerle - Thursday. Monetier Les Bains - Friday.
Local currency: €
Time Difference from UK: + 1 hr
Internet access: Yes - WIFI
Swimming pool: Indoor and outdoor

If you arrive from Grenoble over the Col du Lauteret the first village is Monetier Les Bains – which, as the name suggests, is a spa village. The final town at the far end is Briançon which, at 1,200m above sea level is the highest town in Europe and boasts more than 300 days sunshine a year. All the villages are linked by one ski area – the Grand Serre Chevalier.The old town of Briancon is a fortified town built by Vauban and is now protected by Unesco. Extra activities in resort - Ice rink, ski doo, ice driving track, indoor swimming pool, Spa (sauna, jacuzzi,massages etc), Paragliding school, Riding school, Cinéma.The new thermal baths in Monetier Les Bains, has natural thermal waters which are heated to 45 degrees and the complex has lots of different spa facilities designed to help you relax (see Doing more...)

Price guide

Accommodation in Serre Chevalier

Chalet Amandier The Amandier is a beautiful wooden chalet with fantastic views. It has 7 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 16 people.

Chalet Ridon Chalet Ridon is perfectly situated at the bottom of the Aravet lift in Villeneuve – ski in and out! The chalet has 5 half levels with 8 bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and tv room.

Chalet Skiandoo Chalet Skiandoo is a spacious 5 bedroom chalet in Villeneuve. 500m from the lifts and 300m from the shops it can sleep up to 10 people in 4 twin rooms and one double room.

Chalet 52 - Best Western Premier Chantemerle Chalet 52 - Best Western Premier Chantemerle. Opened in February 2009 this new 4 star hotel is a fabulous addition to Serre Chevalier.

Les Chalets du Jardin Alpin These self catered chalets sleeping up to either 7 or 9 people are situated next to the Pontillas lifts and lake in Villeneuve.

Residence L'Alpaga Located in the heart of the mountain village of Villeneuve – La Salle Les Alpes, the Pierre & Vacances L’Alpaga residence at Serre Chevalier draws inspiration from an architecture unique to the department of the “Hautes Alpes”.

Chalet Chez Bear Chalet Chez Bear is a delightful chalet owned and run by Helen and Matthew, who go out of their way to ensure all guests have a fantastic holiday.

Grand Hotel The Grand hotel is opposite the Olympic piste called the "Luc Alphand" and at the foot of the lifts. It has a lovely south facing terrace perfect for catching some of the sunshine Serre Chevalier is known for.

Residence du Temple (Briancon) Résidence du Temple is situated in the heart of the Briancon old town, a world heritage UNESCO site, famous for its blue skies, endless sunshine and outstanding air quality.

Location of Serre Chevalier

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Doing More in Serre Chevalier

All of these options are available for holidays in Serre Chevalier. Prices may depend upon your chosen accommodation. You can add and change these items at any point once you have booked your holiday.

In Serre Chevalier

Chalet Games
In each of our chalets we have a selection of board games you can play - test your brand knowledge with "Logo" or your musical memory with "Lyric" or show off with "Britain's Got Talent"

Ski equipment
In many of our resorts we work with Skiset for equipment hire.

Ski packs for Serre Chevalier
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition

Baby Kit
Cot with fitted sheet, highchair, pushchair, changing table and baby tub

Baby packs
To save some space in your suitcase, let us put some baby essentials in your accommodation. Our baby packs include a potty, changing mat, bottle warmer, sterilising kit and baby bath.

Beds made on arrival
Have your beds made for when you arrive...

Chalet Jardin Alpin cleaning
End of stay cleaning is included in the price, but you can also opt for daily cleaning or a mid stay clean

Childcare in Serre Chevalier
Club Piou Piou - for children aged from 3 discover the joys of snow and skiing with the ESF Serre Chevalier top qualified "mini-club" team. You as well, with a bit of time and practice can become a Piou-piou or a Teddy bear : ready to explore the mountain

Comfort Service
Upgrade to a hotel style service - beds will be made on arrival, bath towels will be changed mid week and there will be a mid week clean.

Cookie jar
It's always nice to head off for the slopes and put a chocolate or something similarly tasty in your pocket - select our cookie jar and there will be a selection of treats for your party.

Cots and High chairs in Chalet Jardin Alpins
Book a cot and/or high chair for the week.

Easypacks
No need to go shopping as soon as you arrive - pre order a pack of basics for your apartment!

Eat out more
When you stay in a chalet, you get one evening to try the restaurants in your resort (whilst the chalet team have a day off).

Extra person supplement
Supplement for extra person in a chalet (can only be applied by the Zenith office)

Fruit bowl
Order this item if you would like a fruit bowl in your room - we will restock during the week.

i-pod speaker in chalet
Hire speakers so you can connect your ipod whilst in your chalet

Kids bits
Travelling with children? We have a selection of toys, games and childrens books which you can have in your chalet free of charge during your stay.

Meal card
With a meal card you can prepay and prebook a night out at a local restaurant.

Smartsave
Smartsave France offers visitors the opportunity to save 20% on top French attractions. No pre-pay, registration or restrictions, simply print & save!

Thermal Baths, Monetier Les Bains
Relax and unwind after your day on the mountain. The new thermal baths in Monetier will soothe away any aches and pains and prepare you for tomorrow.

Wii in chalet
Select this item if you would like us to put a wii in your chalet - remember to bring your own games though!

Half Board
Supplement per person per night for half board - only available on certain hotels.

Kite skiing
Kite skiing is a relatively recent development of skiing where the pull comes from a kite. It can be done on water, snow or on land. Kite skiing on snow has little in common with skiing but shares a greater similarity with cross-country skiing

Flights with Snowjet

Photos of Serre Chevalier

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Pictures of resort

Serre Chevalier - photo taken in January 2010

Pictures of resort 3

Snowfall Jan 2010

Pictures of resort 2

snowfall in Jan 2010

Events in Serre Chevalier

Offenbach Festival - 8 March 2010 to 12 March 2010

The 16th Theatrofolies de Serre Chevalier - 15 March 2010 to 20 March 2010

Nordic French Championship - 20 March 2010 to 21 March 2010

Chocolate Festival in Briancon
27 March 2010 to 28 March 2010
What better festival to go to than a chocolate one? With chocalatiers showing off their creations, tasting sessions and more.....

Thrillers Festival - Plume de Glace - 3 April 2010 to 5 April 2010

Short Breaks in Serre Chevalier

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